research
Current Research
Management Strategies for Florida's Ephemeral Ponds and Pond-Breeding Amphibians

Assessment of Amphibian Response to Wetland Augmentation

Past Research Projects
• A survey for the southern hognose snake (Heterodon simus) in the Munson Sandhills of the Apalachicola National Forest

Corrdiors, Landscape Linkages, and Conservation Planning for the Florida Panther: Enhancing Expansion Potential for an Endangered Species in Southwest Florida.

The Distribution and Interaction of Red Imported Fire Ants and Native Ants Along Ecotones in a Post Oak Savanna

Landscape Ecology of Red Imported Fire Ants in a Post Oak Savanna: Sampling Methodology

Hazard Rating Post Oak Savanna Landscapes for the Red Imported Fire Ant, Solenopsis invicta Buren (Hymenoptera)

Coastal Plains Institute

forealis in bay


Contact Info Rebecca P. M. Means
1313 Milton St.
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Email: CPI.rebecca@gmail.com
Phone: 850-544-5660


Rebecca Meegan Means, M.S.
Rebecca, canoe portage

Rebecca Means began working with CPI in August of 2001. Since that time she has been the principle investigator of two projects, including a current three year study assessing mangement plans and conservation strategies for ephemeral ponds and ephemeral pond breeding amphibians. She is a co-principle investigator on a project assessing the amphibian response to augmented wetlands in SJRWMD and is actively involved in environmental education.

Rebecca with dip net


CPI Publications:

Meegan, Rebecca P. 2007. Management Strategies for Florida’s Ephemeral Ponds and Pond-Breeding Amphibians. Second Annual Report to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. 23 pp.

Meegan, Rebecca P. 2006. Management Plans and Conservation Strategies for Ephemeral Pond Breeding Amphibians in Florida. First Annual Report to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. 19 pp.

Means, Ryan C. and Meegan, Rebecca P. 2005. Assessment of Amphibian Response to Wetlands Augmentation. Third Annual Report to the St. Johns Water Management District. 53 pp.

Means, Ryan C. and Meegan, Rebecca P. 2004. Assessment of Amphibian Response to Wetlands Augmentation. Second Annual Report to the St. Johns Water Management District. 43 pp.

Means, Ryan C. and Meegan, Rebecca P. 2003. Assessment of Amphibian Response to Wetlands Augmentation. First Annual Report to the St. Johns Water Management District. 48 pp.

Meegan, Rebecca P. 2003. A survey for the southern hognose snake (Heterodon simus) in the Munson Sandhills of the Apalachicola National Forest. Final report to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 16 pp.



Public Outreach
Programs
Rebecca and Meier
Rebecca is currently pioneering our public outreach programs. Her expertise includes amphibian and pond ecology, environmental education, landscape ecology, and GIS.


Environmental Education
Research

Curriculum Vitae

CPI



Rebecca canoe surfing


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